CHRIST is Enough for me.

 CHRIST is enough for me.

Christ is Enough

by Hillsong Worship

Christ is my reward

And all of my devotion

Now there's nothing in this world

That could ever satisfy

Through every trial, my soul will sing

No turning back, I've been set free

Christ is enough for me

Christ is enough for me

Everything I need is in You

Everything I need

Christ my all in all

The joy of my salvation

And this hope will never fail

Heaven is our home

Through every storm, my soul will sing

Jesus is here, to God be the glory

Christ is enough for me

Christ is enough for me

Everything I need is in You

Everything I need

I have decided to follow Jesus

No turning back, no turning back

I have decided to follow Jesus

No turning back, no turning back (the cross)

The cross before me, the world behind me

No turning back, no turning back

The cross before me, the world behind me

No turning back, no turning back

Christ is enough for me

Christ is enough for me

Everything I need is in You

Everything I need (Christ is enough)

      Saying Christ is enough for me is a very bold statement, regardless of which season we

are in life. This does not mean that we don’t need anything else, but it’s proclaiming that

Jesus fulfills our deepest needs - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s about

finding joy and contentment in Jesus and knowing that Jesus is the greatest love for all

of us. " I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content

whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is

to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every

situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do

all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 14: 11-13.

I begin by sharing the song Christ Is Enough by Hillsong Worship to help us reflect on

our own journey with Jesus. As single women, we encounter many challenges, and we

may even feel incomplete from time to time. But as Christ followers, we know that our

fulfillment comes from Jesus, because we are rooted in Him, and Jesus is enough for us.

Jesus said in John 15:4-5 " Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear

fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in

me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it

is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." It is essential for us

to be rooted in Jesus because He gives us life.

        When I think of the women in the bible who reflect a Christ-centered life, I’m reminded

of Hannah- who remained faithful through her heartfelt prayers; Sarah- although she

struggled and doubted, she also trusted God’s promise to her; Ruth- her faithfulness

and perseverance led her to be a part of Jesus’ lineage; Mary, Jesus’ mother- her

obedience and faithfulness; Mary Magdelene- a woman who was devoted to following

Jesus. All of these women and many more lived a life dedicated to God and His will for

them.

      What does this mean for us today? How are you choosing to live a Christ-centered

life as a single woman today, even in the unknown? Whether you’re single by

choice; because of a broken relationship, a separation by death; or because you’re in

the waiting, God has called you by name to live a life that glorifies Him. Your

identity in Christ defeats all other names, titles, and identities. Isaiah 49:16 says “See, I

have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.”

God holds us in His hands.

Someone once said to me, “In your singleness, live a life that prepares for the future.”

Regardless of where you are in life now, I encourage you to live with purpose and a life

for Jesus. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord,

not for human masters... It is the Lord Christ you are serving” (Colossians 3:23-

24).

      In these last few years, I have met so many single women in different seasons. I used to

think that singleness only refers to those who were never married, but God has

opened my eyes to see single women from all walks of life. Whichever season you’re

in, whether you’ve never been married, divorced, separated, single-mom, widowed, or

foster/ adopted mom, you are still loved by the one true King, and you’re not alone

in this journey. My sisters in Christ, I know we’re all walking in different stages in life

and the busyness of this world catches us off guard, but I encourage you to keep

pursuing Jesus; submit to Jesus; seek Jesus and know your identity in Him;

abide in His love; Trust in His timing; Embrace your contentment; and Pray

without ceasing.

     

        My prayer for you, Friend, is for you to remain in Jesus’ love and receive the joy that

Jesus currently placed in your life. To my non-single friends, embrace the person you

are in Christ Jesus, because He is enough for all of us. “You make known to me the

path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right

hand.” Psalm 16:11